Oakland, CA

Travel Guide

Lake Merritt featuring a pond
Chabot Space and Science Center featuring an observatory and interior views
Oakland Zoo which includes views
Oakland showing interior views and a park
Oakland featuring modern architecture

Where to stay in Oakland

Lake Merritt featuring a pond

Downtown Oakland

3.5/5(342 area reviews)

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

Downtown Oakland
Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

4/5(147 area reviews)

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Berkeley
Piedmont showing street scenes and outdoor art

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Morcom Rose Garden.

Piedmont
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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

Albany
Gourmet Ghetto

North Berkeley

4/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

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Rockridge

Home to Claremont Country Club, this residential and commercial district boasts over 80 eateries and upscale shops along College Avenue, as well as the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt Park for outdoor fun. Easily accessible via Rockridge BART Station.

Rockridge
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is AED 463 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 463
AED 524 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,450 reviews)
"Great smiling staff that were helpful and cheerful."

Reviewed on 15 February 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3 out of 5
150 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA
The price is AED 182 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
AED 182
AED 212 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Oakland. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
5.8/10 (1,913 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 12 February 2025

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland Airport Coliseum
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland Airport Coliseum
2.5 out of 5
8465 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA
The price is AED 174 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
AED 174
AED 202 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oakland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.4/10 (620 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 12 February 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland Airport Coliseum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,676 reviews)
"They are very friendly and help full"

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Alameda
Stay at this cottage in Alameda. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Oakland Arena are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
Perfect getaway spot
"This is a beautiful, peaceful property within walking distance of restaurants and shopping in Alameda. The garden is lush, the rooms are clean and well-equipped. I loved staying here!"

Reviewed on 5 February 2025

Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home
Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home
Alameda
Stay at this apartment in Alameda. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Jack London ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
Just perfect
"I stayed for 4 nights and this unit was perfect. Plenty of space for me to work and relax. Walking distance to a cute coffee shop. Beautiful neighborhood . Host was very accommodating and responsive . I would definitely stay again ."

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Oakland

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
261
5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
623
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
501
3 - Okay 32%
2 - Disappointing
110
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
75
1 - Terrible 5%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I hated this hotel

3/5 - Okay

BayAreaTraveler

Crime rate and overall city’s cleanliness needs to be addressed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my hometown I love Oakland

5/5 - Excellent

Johanna

I loved the food and the Golden State Bridge and the museum.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Food’s always a highlight and the Fox theater

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Oakland is a very interesting place. The city itself needs to be cleaned up quite a bit but overall it's somewhere interesting to visit.

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